Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a martial art that focuses on grappling (or wrestling). BJJ was designed so that a smaller opponent could easily use leverage and technique to overcome a much larger opponent while taking minimal damage. Today BJJ is not only one the best and most practical martial arts to learn, it is also a popular sport that is practiced world wide.
Our Adult BJJ classes in Kingsport, Tennessee are for adults ages 14 and older, and it focuses on teaching the fundamentals of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu all the way up to advanced techniques. Students core postures and control positions and how to safely apply submissions such as joint locks and chokes. Every classes has focused situational drills and/or live “rolling” rounds to help sharp student’s skills.
Many of our adults also compete at local and national BJJ tournaments to test their metal and build their determination. But competing isn’t the only benefit of BJJ for adults in the Kingsport and Tri-cities area. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu can also help students to get in shape, lose weight, and build confidence!
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Who Teaches Adult BJJ?
Brian Duncan
Dr. Brian Duncan has been training in martial arts for 3 decades. He currently holds a 5th degree black belt in SGC Karate & Kickboxing and a purple belt in BJJ. Coach Brian also has a 2nd degree black belt in Koei-Kan Karate and a black belt in Wing Chun.
Tom Clerici
Tom Clerici is a BJJ black belt having trained under Professor Steven Bongiorno, Professor Jay Regalbuto, and Professor Chris Massie. He has prepared world-class competitors for ADCC World Championships and Trials, IBJJF World and Pan Championships, EBI Invitationals and many local and national tournaments.
Kailey Duncan
Kailey Duncan is a co-owner of Duncan MMA, a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Blue Belt, and the Head Women’s Jiu Jitsu Coach. She also serves as an assistant instructor in our Kids BJJ program, helping develop strong fundamentals, discipline, and confidence in young athletes.
Sophia Duncan
Sophia Duncan is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Blue Belt and holds a Purple Belt in SGC Karate & Kickboxing. At just 16 years old, she is already an active competitor and dedicated member of the Duncan MMA team.
Reese Ledford
Coach Reese brings a strong wrestling background and a passion for athlete development to Duncan MMA. With over a decade of wrestling experience, he focuses on teaching the technical foundations of wrestling while helping students build the discipline, work ethic, and mental toughness needed to succeed both on and off the mat.
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Duncan MMA is home to Kingsport Jiu-Jitsu, Kingsport Karate, and the Kingsport Wrestling Club. Premier MMA, BJJ, and wrestling training in Kingsport, TN.